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Alternative title: Stille Freundin
Director: Ildikó Enyedi
Runtime: 147mins
Country: Germany, France, Hungary
Language: Mandarin, English, German with English Subtitles
Rating: M18

Synopsis

A majestic, mysterious gingko tree residing in a medieval German university town connects three stories of human curiosity across different eras. Spanning over a century, from 1908, the university’s first female student discovers natural patterns of the universe through photography while confronting misogyny. In 1972, an awkward student cares for and attempts to communicate with his crush’s geranium. During the 2020 Covid lockdown, a neuroscientist from Hong Kong expands his research from the minds of babies to the minds of plants.

Screenings

Sunday, 15 February 2026, 2pm 

Saturday, 21 February 2026, 2pm

Sunday, 8 March 2026, 2pm [NEW DATE!]

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